Help: How can I boost my i7-6800k without any experience?
Help: How can I boost my i7-6800k without any experience?
Hi,
I'm completely new to overclocking and want to push my i7-6800k up to around 4Ghz. I've watched YouTube tutorials but still feel unsure. Can you walk me through the process step by step? I remember reading that I should first adjust the multiplier, then test it, increase the voltage until an error appears, and then tweak again.
I also have a setup with a few components:
- i7-6800k
- Noctua NH-D15s fans
- Corsair 780T case
- Asus X99 Deluxe U3.1 BIOS
- Gskill Ripjaws 32GB RAM
- GeForce GTX 760 (potentially upgraded to GTX1070/1080)
- Corsair AX860i power supply
- SSDs: Samsung 950 Pro M.2 and Samsung 850 Pro
- Windows 10 Pro 64bit
My usage includes Photoshop, Lightroom, Lightroom 3, Premiere Pro (for this year), and Light after effects (next year).
Questions:
1) Some people set the multiplier to 4.2x and voltage to 1.22V for 4.2Ghz, but I only need 4Ghz. Should I start with a lower voltage like 1.1V or 1.2V?
2) Is it better to use the stock RAM setting or apply XMP before overclocking? Which is more reliable?
3) What testing software should I use? Some warn against using Prime, fearing damage. Should I stick to free tools like Aida64 or XTU? How long should I run the tests?
A clear step-by-step guide would be really helpful. Thanks.
I would start with 1.1V and adjust as necessary.
I suggest overclocking the core before activating XMP since high-speed memory may restrict CPU OC.
I recommend using the ASUS RealBench stress test. AIDA FPU and XTU are similar risks, though slightly less intense.
More info: http://edgeup.asus.com/2016/06/17/broadw...ing-guide/
I would start with 1.1V and adjust as necessary.
I suggest overclocking the core before activating XMP since high-speed memory may restrict CPU OC.
I recommend using the ASUS RealBench stress test. AIDA FPU and XTU are similar risks, though slightly less intense.
More info: http://edgeup.asus.com/2016/06/17/broadw...ing-guide/
I installed CPU-Z and just wanted to check it out. I'm using my home computer i7-3820 on an Asus Sabertooth X79, and my new machine is in the office. The core voltage keeps fluctuating between 1.056 and 1.248. Is this typical? I assumed the voltage would stay steady, but it keeps changing. Why is mine varying like this? Note: I didn't overclock anything; everything is running in default settings. Thanks.